Dear colleagues,
The Board of Regents have delegated authority to the President and the Chancellor to execute the various contracts required to implement approved programs and activities. In turn, the Chancellor has redelegated that authority to several contracting offices at the University of California, Berkeley, including the Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection (“BCBP”).
BCBP reviews, drafts, assists in the negotiation, and executes a variety of revenue-generating contracts, including, services; continuing and professional education; event and general sponsorships; copyright licenses; facilities use; affiliation/student placement; and public service and educational outreach.
Absent a formal written delegation of authority, University personnel are not authorized to execute contracts for or on behalf of The Regents of the University of California, except as a result of administrative responsibilities outlined in University policies (e.g., Academic Personnel Manual, Business and Finance Bulletin). University personnel who enter into contracts that exceed the scope of their authority may be personally liable for the unauthorized commitment.
The UC Berkeley policy on Business Contracts describes the process, roles, and responsibilities of entering into business contracts on behalf of UC Berkeley. You can read the full policy here.
All Departments must submit contract requests through BCBP’s contract management system (“BCMS”). The request should include the project’s scope and objectives, the institutional interests to be served, and an assessment of any potential risk and financial impact. BCMS can be accessed at bcms.berkeley.edu. More information about Business Contracts and Brand Protection can be found here.
Sincerely,
Marc Fisher
Vice Chancellor, Administration
Michèle Huff
Director, Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection
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